Crystal Lake Opinion
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Obama's been working hard, but not for youSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Recent articles talk about our president taking another vacation, this time in Maine. But let's face it, he deserves a vacation. Since the oil spill April 20 he has been...
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It's time for Bianchi to step asideSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - We don't want to rush to judgment. And we can understand McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi's reflexive response to stay in his job while defending himself agai...
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Vote for Kirk means a new directionSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - We in Illinois have an opportunity to start digging ourselves out of the hole we are in due to corruption, dishonesty, criminal and irresponsible behavior by politicians...
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Remember who is most importantSep 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Over the past seven days, at least 21 brave American servicemen have given their last full measure of devotion on foreign soil to keep this great nation secure and her p...
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Once you're here, live by our rulesSep 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I just finished reading the article regarding a Florida pastor who wants to burn the Quran. The insert article next to it has Matthew Miller stating, "Violence against i...
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IMRF is well- funded, fairSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In his Aug. 21 Fence Post, David Ropinski from East Dundee criticized various Illinois pension funds, including IMRF. Since he didn't distinguish between these funds - I...
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GOP not after Social SecuritySep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Democrats are trying to scare the wig off grandma with lies that the GOP is plotting against Social Security. The...
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Time to eliminate township governmentSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, House Speaker Michael Madigan introduced a Constitutional amendment to abolish the position of Illinois' office of lieutenant governor. Rep. Jack Franks has al...
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Elgin's rehab goals not fiscally soundSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - After reading about Elgin's upcoming plans to spend $600,000 in federal grant money to rehab deteriorating, foreclosed properties, I question the reasonableness of the d...
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Extending bond deadline bad ideaSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - I would like to thank all the people who supported me in my vote as a senior member of the McHenry County Finance Committee on Aug. 24 that approved an ordinance to be s...